The Atlantic County Library System has done it again by sweeping the Best Branch Library category in the 2024 annual Best of the Press Reader's Choice Award for the 3rd consecutive year in a row.

Congratulations to our Ventnor, Galloway Township, and Egg Harbor Township branches and thank you to the patrons who voted for us as well as to the staff who have helped make it possible. We think all of our branches are winners!

The Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library System will be closed temporarily as of Monday, August 26, 2024 for the installation of a new $2.68 million HVAC system and generator. The library branch is expected to reopen in January 2025.

“This is one of several HVAC replacement projects within our library system in recent years. We hope these improvements will further enhance the enjoyment of our facilities that are widely used by community members,” stated County Executive Dennis Levinson.

Partial funding for the project is provided through a NJ State Library Construction Bond Grant and American Rescue Plan monies.

Pre-construction mobilization will begin as of August 5. As a result, the four electric vehicle charging stations in the library parking lot will not be available August 5 through September 3, but will then be available throughout the duration of the project.

During the closure, patrons are encouraged to visit any of the library system’s other nine branches. Patrons may also access digital media services and databases 24/7 on the website.

The Mays Landing branch’s book drop box, located in the front of the building, will remain open for the return of any borrowed materials.

Despite remaining closed for construction, the library’s second floor meeting room will still serve as an Early Voting location for the general election, October 26 through November 3.  

ACLS has a new events calendar. You can find all the same great library programming you’ve enjoyed with what we expect to be a more informative and user-friendly experience. You will be able to apply filters to find programming specific to you and your family’s needs and interests, register for events, set reminders, as well as print out tailored calendars and save the dates in digital calendars.

After June 24, the old calendar will no longer be supported. Any registrations for events will not be honored if made after this date through the old calendar. Please, do not forget to replace any saved shortcut links to the old calendar with the new one.

ACLS staff has been working hard on the switch over. While we hope for a seamless transition, if you find yourself needing assistance, please call your local branch.